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James Corden Biography
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James is an English BAFTA-winning actor, writer and producer. He co-created and stars in the BBC Three comedy Gavin and Stacey. James is great for hosting awards at live corporate events.
In the beginning
James studied drama at Jackie Palmer Stage School and then attended Holmer Green Senior School and the Misbourne School, in Great Missenden.
James' experience
His first role was in the musical Martin Guerre. He then starred in the British television series Fat Friends as Jamie Rymer, and played Gareth Jones in the series Boyz Unlimited. His TV work includes a role playing a bookish student in Teachers (Series 1, 2000) and he also made a guest appearances in Little Britain. James’ film credits include Mike Leigh's All or Nothing (2002).
James played the role of Timms in the original London stage production of Alan Bennett's play The History Boys, as well as in the Broadway, Sydney, Wellington and Hong Kong productions and radio and film versions of the play. James’ stars in the BBC Three comedy Gavin & Stacey that he co-wrote with his Fat Friends co-star Ruth Jones. As well as a second series for the BBC, James will act as executive producer for an NBC pilot of an American version of the show.
James guest hosted Big Brother's Big Mouth with his Gavin & Stacey co-star Mathew Horne in August 2007. James and Horne were the permanent hosts for the Big Brother's Big Mouth series running alongside E4's Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack in January 2008. He appears in the forthcoming film of Toby Young's autobiography How To Lose Friends and Alienate People and series two of Gavin & Stacey. He cohosted the Whats on Stage Awards ceremony in 2008.
James Corden's - Awards and accolades
Nominee for 2008 British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Actor and Nominee for 2008 British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy for GAVIN AND STACEY. Winner of 2008 Writers Guild Award for Best TV Comedy for GAVIN AND STACEY. Winner of 2008 Best Comedy Performance Television BAFTA for GAVIN AND STACEY. Winner of 2008 BAFTA Sky+ Audience Award for Programme of the Year for GAVIN AND STACEY. Winner 2008 GQ Breakthrough Talent Award. Winner 2008 Edinburgh TV Award for Non-Terrestrial Programme of the Year Award for GAVIN AND STACEY. Winner 2008 Broadcasting Press Guild Award for Best Comedy/Entertainment Programme for GAVIN AND STACEY. Winner 2008 South Bank Award for Comedy for GAVIN AND STACEY. Winner 2007 British Comedy Award for Best Comedy Newcomer for GAVIN AND STACEY. Winner 2007 British Comedy Award for Best New TV Comedy for GAVIN AND STACEY.
James is now available for corporate events as an awards host.
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James Corden Books
Gavin and Stacey: From Barry to BillericayPrice: £8.99
James Corden DVDs
Horne and Corden [DVD] [2009]Price: £14.99
Cruise of the Gods [DVD] [2002]Price: £15.99
Lesbian Vampire Killers [DVD] [2009]Price: £17.99
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The stars line up to take part in this year's Sport Relief
20th January 2010Once again a host of celebrities have vowed to undertake a range of incredible challenges to raise money for this year's Sport Relief. Christine Bleakley will be water skiing accross the English Channel, Blue Peter's Helen Skelton will attempt to kayak down the Amazon river and Lawrence Dallaglio will cycle from Rome to all the six nations stadiums to raise money for the charitable cause. David Beckham has helped launch the campaign with a range of charity t-shrts designed by the entire Beckham family.
20th January 2010Once again a host of celebrities have vowed to undertake a range of incredible challenges to raise money for this year's Sport Relief. Christine Bleakley will be water skiing accross the English Channel, Blue Peter's Helen Skelton will attempt to kayak down the Amazon river and Lawrence Dallaglio will cycle from Rome to all the six nations stadiums to raise money for the charitable cause. David Beckham has helped launch the campaign with a range of charity t-shrts designed by the entire Beckham family.
Jenson Button was pipped at the post with Ryan Giggs winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2009
14th December 2009ManU footballer Ryan Giggs was the surprise winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year held in Sheffield last night, beating the favourite Jenson Button. World diving champion Tom Daley won the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year and comedian Eddie Izzard received a special award for running 43 marathons for charity. The awards ceremony was hosted by Sue Barker, Gary Lineker and Jake Humphrey
14th December 2009ManU footballer Ryan Giggs was the surprise winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year held in Sheffield last night, beating the favourite Jenson Button. World diving champion Tom Daley won the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year and comedian Eddie Izzard received a special award for running 43 marathons for charity. The awards ceremony was hosted by Sue Barker, Gary Lineker and Jake Humphrey
James Corden, Matthews Horne and Kylie will host the 2009 BRIT Awards
13th February 2009The stars of hit comedy series Gavin and Stacey, James Corden and Matthew Horne will host the awards with Kylie Minogue live on ITV1 on the 18th February.
13th February 2009The stars of hit comedy series Gavin and Stacey, James Corden and Matthew Horne will host the awards with Kylie Minogue live on ITV1 on the 18th February.
Jonathan Ross hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009, presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Terry Wogan
15th December 2009Jonathan Ross once again hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009 on Saturday night. Terry Wogan received a standing ovation when he was presented with The Lifetime Achievement award and Outnumbered staring Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner won 3 awards including best comedy sitcom. Other winners included Harry Hill and Michael McIntyre, and Peter Kay received an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy award
15th December 2009Jonathan Ross once again hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009 on Saturday night. Terry Wogan received a standing ovation when he was presented with The Lifetime Achievement award and Outnumbered staring Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner won 3 awards including best comedy sitcom. Other winners included Harry Hill and Michael McIntyre, and Peter Kay received an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy award
Outnumbered picks up 5 nominations for the British Comedy Awards
18th November 2009Jonathan Ross is returning to host this year's British Comedy Awards, with BBC Comedy Outnumbered picking up 5 nominations. All three of the show's child stars are up for an award, as well as Claire Skinner who plays the mother in the family comedy. Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre also have high hopes for awards with three nominations apiece.
18th November 2009Jonathan Ross is returning to host this year's British Comedy Awards, with BBC Comedy Outnumbered picking up 5 nominations. All three of the show's child stars are up for an award, as well as Claire Skinner who plays the mother in the family comedy. Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre also have high hopes for awards with three nominations apiece.
Alan Carr wins British Comedy Award
10th December 2008Alan Carr won the award for Best Comedy Entertainment Personality of 2008 at the British Comedy Awards. The British Comedy Awards regularly attract of audiences of around ten million, and was hosted this year by Angus Deayton.
10th December 2008Alan Carr won the award for Best Comedy Entertainment Personality of 2008 at the British Comedy Awards. The British Comedy Awards regularly attract of audiences of around ten million, and was hosted this year by Angus Deayton.
Graham Norton to take over the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross slot
1st September 2010The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
1st September 2010The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
The Reading Comedy Festival gets underway weekend, with performances from Jimmy Carr & Rhod Gilbert
2nd October 2009The 6th annual Reading Comedy Festival has once again attracted a host of big name comedians as well as some up and coming acts to produce an impressive two week line up. Jimmy Carr and Rhod Gilbert's dates have sold out. Other big names at the festival include Tim Minchin, Simon Amstell, Andy Parson, and Alastair McGowan. The event closes not with a headliner but with Reading’s hugely popular open mic contest, where the stars of tomorrow will get their moment in the spotlight – but only one of them will be crowned Reading’s best new comic.
2nd October 2009The 6th annual Reading Comedy Festival has once again attracted a host of big name comedians as well as some up and coming acts to produce an impressive two week line up. Jimmy Carr and Rhod Gilbert's dates have sold out. Other big names at the festival include Tim Minchin, Simon Amstell, Andy Parson, and Alastair McGowan. The event closes not with a headliner but with Reading’s hugely popular open mic contest, where the stars of tomorrow will get their moment in the spotlight – but only one of them will be crowned Reading’s best new comic.
Triumphant night for 'Gavin and Stacey' at comedy awards
6th December 2007The simple premise of boy meets girl resulted in three prestigious British Comedy Awards last night.
6th December 2007The simple premise of boy meets girl resulted in three prestigious British Comedy Awards last night.
Third Time Lucky for Comedy Award Winner Russell Kane
31st August 2010It is the third successive nomination for Russell Kane and he has finally been awarded the Fosters Edinburgh award for Best Comedy Show at the Fringe. Bo Burnham received the prestigious Panel Prize and Best Newcomer went to Roisin Conaty.
31st August 2010It is the third successive nomination for Russell Kane and he has finally been awarded the Fosters Edinburgh award for Best Comedy Show at the Fringe. Bo Burnham received the prestigious Panel Prize and Best Newcomer went to Roisin Conaty.
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